Associate Technical Services Officer
About The Position
United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) offers rewarding technical work that makes buildings better for people and the environment. Although invisible to the average person, Passive Fire Protection is a fundamental part of the buildings we all live and work in and saves countless lives. Your work at UKTC will be diverse and allow you to enhance your practical skills through the use of tools and laboratory instruments as well as challenge yourself academically through learning about international test standards and regulations. You will interact with customers from the Passive Fire Protection industry every day allowing you the opportunity to educate them as well as learn from them.
Requirements
- A degree/HNC level qualification (physics, engineering or other relevant scientific discipline) OR A-level/equivalent qualifications with demonstrable interest in technical/scientific fields.
Nice To Haves
- A full driving licence would be useful due to location of site.
Responsibilities
- Assist in compiling classifications and extended field of application reports to the appropriate standards for construction products, with full training provided.
- Support customer/client relationships by learning to understand their product ranges and testing requirements through scope analysis and test planning.
- Provide basic technical assistance to customers/clients regarding their testing and classification requirements (remote or in person), under supervision.
- Learn about construction products including doors, walls, floors, service installations, linear joint seals, fire resistant glass and glazing systems, and smoke control dampers, with a view to developing expertise over time.
- Assist with reviewing technical documentation for Technical Services and Fire Resistance, developing accuracy and attention to detail.
- Follow laboratory procedures in accordance with company internal requirements, ensuring the highest health and safety standards at all times.
- Interact, coordinate, and communicate with all staff to support customer commitments.
- Participate in team activities and contribute to innovative solutions as skills develop.
- Undertake any other duties in line with the role as training progresses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
